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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 4 months ago

Principal Space Systems Engineer & Mission Planner

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is focused on supporting National Security and Defense missions. As a Principal Space Systems Engineer & Mission Planner, you will provide space engineering and mission planning support to the Department of the Air Force, working on developing and demonstrating new capabilities for their R&D technology efforts.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develop long and short-term planning products supporting on-orbit test capabilities

Develop and brief weekly and 24-hour board consisting of objectives, safety constraints, resource constraints, budgets, and other metrics as determined

Use mission planning software to track spacecraft subsystems

Support dynamic servicing operations

Document and understand vehicle configurations

Perform vehicle scheduling and create detailed planning documents

Understand and track flight rules for Launch and Early Operations (LEOPs)

Perform planning objectives for Ops Readiness Campaigns to include exercises and rehearsals from LEOPs through disposal

Qualification

Mission planning softwareSatellite operationsSpace vehicle systemsRequirements analysisSystems integrationTesting proceduresAerospace engineeringCustomer serviceProblem solvingContinuous learningAttention to detail

Required

Experience with mission planning software for satellite operations

Experience conducting and planning satellite operations

Experience working with space vehicles and systems including systems integration and test, field testing, modeling and simulation, and valuation and analysis

Minimum 10 years' experience with requirements analysis, requirements definition and verification, technology planning, air or space vehicle and systems design, systems integration, and advanced testing

Extensive knowledge of integrated systems, milestone planning, hardware development, testing of current and future concepts, the test planning process, testing procedures, testing equipment, and proper data collection handling at a classified level. This includes supporting the design, test, and readiness reviews to ensure on-time and fully capable deliveries

Experience with missiles, sensors, air vehicles, or space vehicles or flight systems

Minimum Bachelor's degree in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering, or electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering

Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility